Tony Butlers Exotic Animals and Birds of Prey Encounters

Our Story

I spent my early years living in the Midlands Countryside, sport, fishing and all things wildlife were my passion. There I caught Grass Snakes, Adders and Slow Worms and kept pets that were “far removed” from your usual Rabbits or Guinnea Pigs.

I eventually went on to qualify in Agriculture at Harper Adams Agricultural College and this started my travels abroad....

I travelled the world, eventually taking my wife and young family to work in West Africa where I experienced all kinds of wildlife. At this point I kept and managed a large variety of animals and birds and I learnt the “Ancient Art” of Falconry.

Returning to this country I joined Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park in Lincoln where I became Head Keeper. I worked with Tigers, Wolves, Lynx and a variety of other demanding animals. I gave “Flying Displays”, “Reptile Handling Demonstrations” alongside the day to day “Tiger Feeding” and all sorts of other public displays.

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